Title: Finance Analyst 2
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 8+ Months contract
Job Description:
Top must-have skills include the following:
- Excel expertise (highly familiar with the tool; candidate should be able to understand pivot tables, v lookups, etc.)
- Specific experience with financial modelling, scenario planning, and financial analysis
- Familiarity with PowerPoint/deck building
WHO YOU LL WORK WITH
We are seeking a Finance Analyst who will partner with the Product Merchandising organization to drive sustainable and profitable growth for a segment of the business through the product creation lifecycle. We need someone to partner with both Finance partners (Revenue and Margin Finance) and cross-functional partners (Product Management, Development, and Merchandising).
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We need a self-starter who can deliver results in ambiguous situations using strategic and financial insights, both written and visual, to help influence cross-functional partners. The candidate needs to have strong attention to detail and the ability to translate financial metrics across a wide range of cross-functional audiences. We are also seeking a team player who is curious to learn and driven to develop their skillset.
Requirements for the role include:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business or a closely related field. MBA a plus.
- Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and to run financial models.
- Proven experience in effectively supporting and working with senior leadership.
- 2-4 years' experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, accounting and/or budgeting preferred.
WHAT YOU LL WORK ON
- First and foremost, you will be the main finance partner for the Product Creation teams and have a seat at the table with leadership for a segment of the business. In addition:
- You will partner with our Product Teams to translate strategic margin targets into seasonal margin plans while ensuring alignment with leadership.
- You will proactively identify the financial implications of product decisions and articulate solutions that meet the needs of business partners.
- You will work across the broader Margin Planning team to help drive projects that improve overall margins.
- You will track margin attainment each season and work with the product teams on scenario plans to improve margin.
- You will provide ad hoc margin analysis to the team and be a strategic business partner to influence price, cost and demand.
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